John (Jack) Slattery
South Yarra,VIC
Summary
Having had 25 years of varied construction, mining, and industrial experience, ranging from commercial plumbing to heavy industrial plant maintenance and upgrades.
A plumber possessing a strong work ethic and the desire to provide quality workmanship to customers.
Experienced installer of new fixtures and piping systems for new construction, maintenance, and renovations.
A reliable plumber, a dedicated team player, and a top performer consistently meet project deadlines and budget goals.
Knowledgeable about the importance of quality work and preventive maintenance.
Skilled tradesman with experience in assembling and installing pipes, boilers, and other large industrial equipment.
Proven ability to troubleshoot and repair emergency issues.
Works well both independently and as part of a team.
Organised and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilising interpersonal skills, excellent time management, and problem-solving skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Plumber
Want a Heat Pump
2022.10 - Current
- Completed comprehensive hot water system installation contracts for commercial properties ranging from 10 to 20 units to maintain the domestic hot water, extending the lifespan of plumbing systems while reducing running costs over time.
- Expertly installed energy-efficient hot water heat pumps in domestic households, contributing to energy conservation efforts and getting off gas.
- Maintained safety standards through regular equipment and worksite inspections, reducing accidents.
- Led training for new plumbers on best practices, enhancing skillsets.
- Installed energy-efficient hot water heat pumps, generally three a day, all over Victoria, aiding energy conservation.
- Provided clients and government bodies with detailed project reports on progress, timelines, and costs to ensure clients received the correct rebates.
- Reduced project times through effective communication and coordination.
- Promptly and effectively resolved emergency plumbing issues, minimising property damage.
- Streamlined inventory management for timely material procurement.
- Developed customised, cost-effective plumbing solutions for clients.
- Conducted site assessments for accurate labour, material, and timeline estimates.
- Improved client satisfaction by solving complex plumbing issues efficiently.
- Identified and eliminated safety hazards.
- Consistently met/exceeded performance goals, and recognised as a top-performing plumber.
- Enhanced team productivity by mentoring junior plumbers.
Senior Plumber
Cooke and Dowsett Pty Ltd
2015.01 - 2022.10
- Working on tier 1 construction sites.
- Second in charge, moving up to foreman to the New student precinct at the University of Melbourne. Managed multiple projects simultaneously, adhering to strict deadlines without compromising quality or safety standards.
- Deakin University Burwood, undertook a major fire ring main upgrade to the campus while eliminating safety risks to students and staff. This included working through out the school semesters, holidays and night shifts to minimise disruption.
- Melbourne Airport T4, working on a high security site with major access and logistics issues.
- Epworth Hospital and Monash Children's Hospital undertook full construction with new A&E, operating theatres, and day wards,this included inground drainage, through to commissioning in a live hospital operating environment.
- Victorian Arts Centre refurbishment to extremely tight timeframes and client requirements.
- QT luxury hotel-Russell St Melbourne, overseeing installation of 4 commercial kitchen installations and commercial type B laundry installation, liaising with other contractors and ESV under a very tight time frame for the opening of the hotel.
- Streamlined inventory for timely material procurement.
- Conducted site assessments for accurate cost and timeline estimates.
- managed the full range of commercial plumbing activities, from installation to completion.
- Built strong rapport with staff through effective communication and leadership.
- Enhanced productivity by allocating tasks and monitoring progress.
- Facilitated improved workflows by identifying and correcting issues by picking up problems in the design stage.
- Promoted safety, reducing incidents and accidents.
- Fostered a positive, collaborative work environment.
- Trained employees to fix problems and maximise productivity.
- Communicated with clients to identify needs and provide updates.
- Ensured adherence to policies, regulations, and best practices.
- Mentored junior staff to enhance technical skills and team performance.
- Used technical expertise to quickly troubleshoot and fix malfunctions.
- Coordinated project resources for timely, high-quality task completion.
- Implemented continuous learning, by staying up-to-date with industry publications and standard changes
Mechanical Coordinator (North Queensland)
UGL Limited
2014.06 - 2014.10
- Maintenance of Viva Energy (Shell) assets (Supply and distribution) for North Queensland
- Working over terminals of Townsville, Mackay, Cairns and Mount Isa,
- Areas of work included pipeline, wharf, tank farm, road and rail loading gantries.
- Ensured safety compliance with regular inspections, leading to a reduction in workplace accidents and injuries.
- Provided technical expertise during project planning stages to develop accurate scopes of work and schedules for complex mechanical systems installations.
- Managed budgets effectively by negotiating with vendors and implementing cost-saving measures during the procurement process.
- Conducted thorough field inspections pre-and post-installation activities, ensuring all work met quality standards set forth by clients as well as regulatory agencies.
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives within the mechanical coordination team, leading to increased efficiency and productivity on future projects.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to review designs and provide input on constructability issues, resulting in fewer redesigns and increased overall productivity.
- Enhanced communication between design, fabrication, and installation teams to ensure seamless project execution.
- Assembled and disassembled equipment to perform repairs and maintenance.
- Kept detailed records of repairs and maintenance for reference in future work.
Logistics Support
Incitec Pivot Limited
2014.02 - 2014.05
- Logistics support for the 2014 Mount Isa acid plant planned shut-down, which over the 6-week period resulted in 1 million dollars a day of lost production and 25 million dollars of works
- The role involved the coordination of a minimum of 6 cranes and crews of 2 x220t, 2x100t mobile cranes and 2 x25t franna's and of all deliveries to the site, accepting work permits for contractors, and supervising that works are carried out under the safe work method statements and site requirements.
- Responsibilities also include pre-planning and installation of temporary site services and amenities.
Plumber
Self employed
2013.08 - 2014.05
- Commercial and industrial plumbing maintenance
- Improved customer satisfaction by promptly addressing and resolving complex plumbing issues.
- Educated customers on preventative maintenance measures to reduce future plumbing issues.
- Conducted regular inspections of plumbing systems to identify potential issues before they escalated into major problems.
- Boosted revenue by upselling additional services based on individual client needs.
- Enhanced service efficiency by maintaining a thorough knowledge of the latest plumbing technologies, tools, and techniques.
Capital Projects Supervisor
UGL Limited
2011.06 - 2013.07
- Supervision of all capital works on site, as well as safety audits And permit acceptance of other short-term contractors
- Work was done on a Fly in-Fly out basis at Phosphate Hill fertiliser production plant (A federally designated major hazard facility)
- Work varied from repairs and upgrades to waste gypsum conveyors and bulk handling systems, ammonia production, mineral acid, beneficiation and granulation plants.
- This also included upgrades to essential services such as communications, potable water and gas turbine power generation systems.
- Oversaw the department's daily operations, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks. This included site supervision of all UGL employees/contractors on site from Thursday through Sunday, ranging from 15 up to 40, depending on current work activity.
Education
Certificate IV - Plumbing Technology/Plumber
University of Ballarat
Ballarat, VIC08.1999
Skills
- Plumbing
- Liaising with key stakeholders and government statutory bodies
- Complex Gas Line Installation and testing
- Staff Management
- Project Management
- Commercial construction experience
- Project estimation and bidding
- Codes Compliance
Certification
- Licenced plumber, with the following endorsements:
- Drainage
- Gasfitting
- Mechanical services
- Roofing (stormwater)
- Sanitary
- Water supply
- Type A gas servicing
- Single head split systems
- Construction induction
- HR truck licence
- Excavator licence
- Electrofusion and butt poly welding certification
- Working safely at heights
- QLD mining supervisor S1, 2 and 3
Timeline
Senior Plumber
Want a Heat Pump
2022.10 - Current
Senior Plumber
Cooke and Dowsett Pty Ltd
2015.01 - 2022.10
Mechanical Coordinator (North Queensland)
UGL Limited
2014.06 - 2014.10
Logistics Support
Incitec Pivot Limited
2014.02 - 2014.05
Plumber
Self employed
2013.08 - 2014.05
Capital Projects Supervisor
UGL Limited
2011.06 - 2013.07
Certificate IV - Plumbing Technology/Plumber
University of Ballarat
- Licenced plumber, with the following endorsements:
- Drainage
- Gasfitting
- Mechanical services
- Roofing (stormwater)
- Sanitary
- Water supply
- Type A gas servicing
- Single head split systems
- Construction induction
- HR truck licence
- Excavator licence
- Electrofusion and butt poly welding certification
- Working safely at heights
- QLD mining supervisor S1, 2 and 3
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